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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.24, 44,203.26 and 17,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.24, 44,203.26 and 17,888.14 is: 24,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.24 : 44,203.26 = 17,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.24/44,203.26 = 17,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.24x = 44,203.26 × 17,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.24x = 790,714,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,714,103.34/32,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.63

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